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Flashback Fridays: 80's Style

For too long the 80's have had a bad rep when it comes to fashion. Visions of big hair and even bigger accessories can inspire some unhappy thoughts in some of us. But like it or not the flamboyance of fashion from the 80's is back in full effect this season, causing us to think, fashion-wise, maybe the era wasn't so bad after all. Check out our ode to fashion from the decade of decadence.
Flashback Fridays: 80's Style
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By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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For too long the 80’s have had a bad rep when it comes to fashion. Visions of big hair and even bigger accessories can inspire some unhappy thoughts in some of us. But like it or not the flamboyance of fashion from the 80’s is back in full effect this season, causing us to think, fashion-wise, maybe the era wasn’t so bad after all.

Check out our ode to fashion from the decade of decadence.